De Butterfly CIC

Company Name: De Butterfly CIC Company Number: 12258736 Period Covered: 01 November 2024 to 31 October 2024 The principal activities of De Butterfly CIC during the financial year have focused on promoting mental health, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion, particularly for Black African women and young people across Greater Manchester. Our work has centred around delivering culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support services that empower individuals, build resilience, and foster stronger communities. Key areas of activity included: One-to-One Counselling and Psychotherapy: Providing confidential, therapeutic support to individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, or migration-related challenges. Group Therapy and Peer Support Sessions: Facilitating safe, inclusive group spaces that reduce isolation and encourage mutual healing and understanding. Wellbeing and Personal Development Workshops: Running community-informed sessions on topics such as emotional regulation, confidence building, mindfulness, and self-care. Support into Employment and Community Engagement: Offering mentoring, volunteering, and wellbeing support to help participants reconnect with education, employment, and purposeful living. Community Cohesion and Engagement Initiatives: Creating shared spaces for dialogue, connection, and mutual support among diverse groups to strengthen community bonds. Throughout the year, De Butterfly CIC has continued to champion a community-led, culturally competent approach to mental health, ensuring that the voices and experiences of Black African communities inform every aspect of our service design and delivery.